Welcome to the realm of creamy ranch tofu, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, velvety texture and explosion of flavors. Tofu, a versatile plant-based protein, undergoes a magical transformation in this recipe, becoming a culinary canvas adorned with the vibrant notes of ranch dressing. Whether you're a seasoned tofu aficionado or embarking on a new culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the ultimate creamy ranch tofu dish that will leave you craving for more.
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NO-OIL TOFU RANCH DRESSING
Welcome to the nutritarian ranch dressing holy grail! Oil-free, no nuts or seeds, no-added-salt, and completely conforming to Dr. Fuhrman's aggressive weight-loss, whole food, plant-based program!
Provided by Kristen Hong
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Start with the "buttermilk" base: Add tofu, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powders, pepper, and smoked paprika or Cayenne pepper to blender.
- Blend on high for about 2 to 3 minutes until you get a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Empty "buttermilk" base into mixing bowl. Fold in dill, parsley and chives.
- Adjust your consistency by adding 2 tbsp. of water and mixing, until you get the thinness you want. Adjust easonings as necessary.
SILKEN TOFU CREAMY RANCH DRESSING
Silken Tofu Creamy Ranch Dressing is a vegan dressing made by blending silken tofu with lemon, herbs and spices.
Provided by ArchanaPotdar
Categories Accompaniments Appetizers-Starters Condiments
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients in the chutney bowl of the mixer and blend.
- Your vegan silken tofu ranch dressing is ready.
- Serve chilled with boiled vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots.
- Mix in a salad or use as a spread in a sandwich.
CREAMY TOFU RANCH DRESSING
Make this creamy ranch dressing in minutes and serve as a vegetable dip, use as a salad dressing, or enjoy as a cooling compliment to spicy buffalo cauliflower wings! Tofu gives a creamy texture while the dill is the signature flavor you might recognize from traditional ranch dressing. Plus, who knew that such a tasty vegetable dip could be naturally high in plant-based protein and phytonutrients, and contain zero, cholesterol, saturated fat, sugar or preservatives?
Provided by Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN
Categories Sauces, Spreads, & Dips
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all ingredients from the tofu to the water (everything except for the dill, chives and parsley) to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the dill, chives, and parsley (if using). Blend for 30-60 seconds until they are mixed into the creamy ranch dressing, but not completely blended (or you'll have a green ranch!).
- Taste for additional seasoning (lemon for more tartness, dill for more herb flavor, etc). If you'd like a thinner consistency, add more water 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
Nutrition Facts :
HOMEMADE VEGAN TOFU RANCH DRESSING RECIPE
If a low-fat, low-calorie, vegan and cholesterol-free ranch dressing sounds good to you, try this creamy vegan tofu version!
Provided by Jolinda Hackett
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Yield about 1 1/2 cups of dressing
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Add all ingredients together in the blender and mix well.
- Use in your favorite salad or with your favorite vegan nuggets and enjoy.
FAT FREE CREAMY RANCH DRESSING
Make and share this Fat Free Creamy Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Teresa Johnson
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Into small bowl, measure all ingredients.
- Mix with wire whisk or fork until blended.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Stir before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 258.3, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.6, Protein 11.3
VEGETABLE TOFU CURRY
This one-pot vegetarian meal comes together quickly and leftovers keep for days. Creamy coconut milk is made up of fat and liquid from pressed coconut meat and this recipe delivers its full range of flavors. When you melt the solids from a can of coconut milk and keep cooking until the liquid evaporates, the oil eventually separates out and delivers toasty nuttiness. Here, onion - any kind - tenderizes in that tasty fat, and curry powder becomes more fragrant in it. Tofu soaks up the curry sauce while vegetables steam over the mixture, then everything gets stirred together. Experiment with whatever vegetables you have on hand, cooking them until tender.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, curries, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using broccoli, trim the ends of the stems and discard, then cut the stems off near the base of the florets. Cut off the thick peel around the stems, then cut the stems into 1/2-inch slices. Cut the broccoli crowns into small florets. Drain the tofu and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Open the can of coconut milk and spoon off an inch or so of the hard white solid part into a large saucepan with a lid. (If the milk is all liquid, add a few spoonfuls.) Turn the heat to medium-high. When the solids melt, add the onion and broccoli stems, if using, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. The coconut milk liquid should have evaporated, so the onions should be sizzling in coconut oil and the milk solids should be brown and smell toasty. Scrape up any bits sticking to the bottom.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low, add the curry powder and stir until evenly mixed, about 10 seconds. Add the remaining coconut milk, stir and bring to a simmer. Add the tofu and spread the cubes in an even layer, then top with the broccoli florets or other vegetables, sprinkle with salt and cover with the lid. Cook until the vegetables are just tender but still bright green, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gently stir so the vegetables are also coated in sauce. Taste and stir in more curry powder, salt and pepper if you'd like. Serve hot over rice or other grains or noodles, with hot sauce if you want.
RANCH DRESSING WITH TOFU!
From Sara's Secrets, this is a cool, fresh way to eat healthy! Actually, this is two recipes in one. One for the mayonnaise, one for dressing!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 2 1/2 cups dressing
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the Ranch Dressing:.
- In a food processor, combine the Mayonnaise Nouvelle, roasted garlic, fresh garlic, green onion, parsley, oregano, basil, and chives. Process until the garlic and herbs are pureed.
- With the processor on, slowly pour in the buttermilk and season with the salt and pepper. The dressing will be thick and creamy.
- This dressing will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Makes 2 1/2 cups.
- To make Mayonnaise Nouvelle:.
- First, make the yogurt cheese by draining the yogurt as follows. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place in a bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the colander. Refrigerate and let drain for at least 1 hour. Discard the liquid in the bowl(or use for another recipe).
- In a food processor, combine the yogurt cheese, tofu, and garlic. Process until the mixture is pureed, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Process again to combine, about 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, to taste.
- This dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Yield: 4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 1414.4, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.8, Protein 13.6
CREAMY VEGAN TOFU NOODLES
There is no need to reserve this recipe exclusively for vegans: This noodle dish will win over any crowd, regardless of dietary dispositions. Here, tofu is blended with garlic, five-spice powder and water for a creamy yet weightless sauce that wraps around each noodle. The same technique can be used to create a lush dairy-free pasta sauce (just add nutritional yeast and fresh herbs) or a ranch-like dip (blitz silken tofu with garlic, onion powder and herbs). For this recipe, be sure to use firm tofu, as it has more body and makes for a heartier sauce. The creamy noodles provide the perfect backdrop for the spicy, punchy black vinegar sauce.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until the noodles are just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well again.
- As noodles cook, prepare the topping: Add vinegar, soy sauce, chile oil, scallion, ginger and 1 tablespoon water to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Place the tofu, garlic, sugar, five-spice and 3/4 teaspoon salt into a blender or food processor and blend, adding about 6 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. (You may need up to 12 tablespoons of water, depending on your tofu.)
- Place the noodles in a large bowl and pour the tofu sauce on top. Add the cilantro and sesame oil, and toss until coated.
- To serve, divide the noodles among bowls. Top with the spicy soy-vinegar sauce, sesame seeds and cilantro sprigs.
CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING
Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Use extra firm tofu for the best texture.
- Press the tofu before cooking to remove excess water.
- Slice the tofu into thin strips or cubes for even cooking.
- Marinate the tofu in the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the tofu over medium heat until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the tofu with your favorite dipping sauce or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Creamy ranch tofu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great option for vegans and vegetarians, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty main course, creamy ranch tofu is sure to please.
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